Following this first issue, George Hicks, then President of the Kentucky Music Educators Association wrote, “May I offer a hearty congratulations to you, your staff, and the AMEA on the publication of Ala. breve. Your first issue has proven to be interesting reading even for an out-of-state person like myself. I am sure teachers will find it indispensable in their profession. Good luck to you and may Ala. breve live up to its commandment. The title and cover drawing represent two of the the cleverest ideas I have seen in years.”
Since the inception of the Ala Breve, our state journal has stood out as a carefully crafted publication among our peers. The current issue, under the editorship of Garry Taylor, continues this honored tradition.
I’ve always found the title of our journal to be an interesting play on “alla breve” and while reading past issues I came across a brief article from 1956 explaining the name of our journal to readers. It is reprinted in this issue and can be found on page 18.
Besides the important information about all- state and other events, this issue of the Ala Breve includes four articles that were especially written for us. First is a research article
exploring multicultural music education issues by examining middle school students and their reactions to a live performance of Brazilian music. The article was written by Dr. Elisa Dekaney from Syracuse University and includes an abstract that summarizes the contents of the article. See page 38. The second article was written by noted choral pedagogue, Dr. Ken Phillips from the University of Iowa, on the topic of inaccurate pitch singing among vocalists and can be found on page 42. The third article is by Dr. Jill Sullivan from Arizona State University, and it challenges us to look at our band programs from several alternative views. See page 47. And the fourth featured article is a reprint from a 1985 issue of the Ala Breve written by Colonel John R. Bourgeois when he was the 25th Director of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. His article examines the interpretation of Sousa marches and can be found on page 33.
Through the years, the covers of the Ala Breve have undergone several changes and are filled with interesting trivia. The collage we created on the cover of this issue includes many familiar scenes that we hope remind you of the progress we’ve made, the events that
shaped our organization, and the members who have given their time in service to our profession.
Conclusion
I want to wish everyone the best of luck as you prepare for upcoming concerts, assessments, and all-state events. Let us continue the great work we are doing as an organization and as a profession.
Thank you for a wonderful conference, your words of support, and for the great work all of you are doing every day.
All the best,
Dr. Carl B. Hancock, President Alabama Music Educators Association
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